The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.), for a fourth consecutive year, announced the non-profit has broken its fundraising record, securing $4.4 million in commitments from 1,662 players, coaches, and front office personnel across all 30 MLB Clubs during the 2025 Spring Training Fundraising Tour. As part of the overall record amount, the Grapefruit League Clubs set a new fundraising record by raising $2.3 million, surpassing the 2024 record of $2.1 million.
B.A.T. has named the New York Mets (for the second consecutive year) and the New York Yankees as recipients of the Bobby Murcer Award. The Murcer Award, named after former B.A.T. Chairman and late New York Yankee outfielder Bobby Murcer, who launched the annual Spring Training fundraising tour in an effort to raise money to help members of the Baseball Family who are in need, recognizes the teams in each league who have committed the highest in donations.
"Each year, we witness the incredible generosity of the baseball community, but this fourth consecutive record-breaking tour truly exemplifies the spirit of giving that defines our sport," said Buck Martinez, B.A.T. President. "The continued support from players speaks volumes about their dedication to helping baseball family members in need. We would like to extend our gratitude to both the Mets and Yankees. Through their efforts, Bobby Murcer's vision continues to inspire and drive our mission forward.”
During the Spring Training Fundraising Tour, B.A.T. board members including San Francisco Giants VP of Player Development and former Major League outfielder, Randy Winn; former Major League pitcher Trevor Rosenthal; Chicago White Sox VP of Community Relations, Christine O’Reilly; former MLB executive, Laurel Prieb; Toronto Blue Jays EVP of Business Operations, Marnie Starkman; Baltimore Orioles Special Advisor and former Major League center fielder, Adam Jones; and former Major League player and current ESPN Analyst Eduardo Perez, all joined B.A.T. President and Toronto Blue Jays Color Commentator**, Buck Martinez**, B.A.T. staff, and previous grant recipients as they spread awareness and raised funds.
Throughout its 40-year history, B.A.T. has provided more than $69 million in grants to over 12,500 members of the Baseball Family including players, managers, coaches, scouts, umpires, athletic trainers, front office staff, Negro League players, and members of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, along with their dependents. B.A.T. is dedicated to confidentially assisting recipients who are in need. All aid provided by B.A.T. is strictly confidential, allowing those in need to receive help discreetly. For more information about the Baseball Assistance Team, please visit: BaseballAssistanceTeam.com, Facebook.com/BaseballAssistanceTeam or Twitter.com/BATcharity.